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9-Nights Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares National Park - The Geluxe Collection from $6,799
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1542649
Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares National Park
The perfect adventure awaits you in the deep south of Chile and Argentina's Patagonia. We’re calling all outdoor enthusiasts who’ve always imagined experiencing one of the wildest places on the planet, while enjoying the finer comforts of unique lodging and incredible cuisine. Explore Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Park on foot and witness Perito Moreno Glacier up close. With snow-capped mountains and blue skies as your backdrop, you’ll have no trouble taking a deep breath and letting the landscape soothe your active bodies. From exhilarating hikes to calving glaciers, there’s no shortage of adrenaline-pumping activities and stunning scenery to give you a glimpse of a pristine wilderness setting in comfort and style. Prepare to never want to leave.
Highlights
Spend 3 days hiking in and around the stunning scenery of Torres del Paine National Park, Witness huge chunks of ice calving off of Perito Moreno Glacier, Travel by boat through Upsala and Cristina Passages, Choose from a variety of outdoor activities within Los Glaciares National Park, Feast on delicious typical Patagonian cuisine
Accommodation
Hotels (9 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist mountain guides in Torres del Paine NP, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your OMG Day: Horseback Riding or Hiking Cerro Carnero, Estancia Cristina
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Patagonian Feast. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. 3 days of hiking in the Torres del Paine area with a mountain guide. Mirador Cuernos Hike. Las Torres Hike. Grey Lake Viewpoint Hike. Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier with a local guide. Navigation through Upsala Glacier and Cristina Channel. Expedition to Upsala Glacier. Farewell dinner. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
9 nights from $6,799 per person
G Adventures: Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares National Park
Day 1: Puerto Natales: Gateway to Patagonia
Vast and rugged wilderness await you in Patagonia with its pristine landscapes, truly a dream for outdoor enthusiasts. Catch glimpses of mountain peaks and glistening glaciers as you touch down in the small port town of Puerto Natales. As night settles, feast on fresh seafood and feel the anticipation build as you dream of the exploration to come. We welcome you to Chile, to the wild experience that is Patagonia, and we invite you to strap in for the ride.
Arrive to Puerto Natales at any time and catch an included transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.
Day 2: Torres del Paine: Cuernos Lookout Hike
Gaze across to Torres del Paine National Park from the Cuernos Viewpoint as you tighten up your laces and take the first few steps along the trail. Breathe in the fresh air and soak in the spectacular views across the pampas (grasslands) and across Lake Nordenskjöld as you hike to your lodgings that will serve as your base for the next few days.
An early breakfast will be available at the hotel before transferring via private vehicle to a viewpoint called Mirador Cuernos, where today’s hike begins. Walk along this trail and have lunch amid the epic scenery. Arrive at the hotel in the early afternoon and take advantage of free time to rest or become acquainted with the property.
Day 3: Torres del Paine: Las Torres Hike
Most people when they picture Torres del Paine likely are seeing Las Torres in their mind. This crown jewel of the park is also known as Base Torres, and is the viewpoint for three very distinct granite rock towers shooting up from the glacier lake below them. On a clear day the blue sky above the impossible turquoise of the lake and the grey peaks covered in white snow is breathtaking, making it a view you will never forget.
This morning the group will travel from the hotel to the Torres del Paine Visitor Centre. From here, set off on a hike to the base of the Towers. An included box lunch will be had upon arrival to the top before the return trip. Travel back to the hotel in the early evening where dinner will be served.
Day 4: Torres del Paine: Hike to Grey Glacier Viewpoint
You will enjoy impressive views of Grey Glacier as you hike the trail next to the lake of the same name, looking across to the tongue of the glacier and the rock island known as Nunatak. The fresh air combined with the rugged terrain will have your heart thumping and endorphins flowing in one of the most stunning landscapes on earth.
Travel to Pudeto and take a ferry to Paine Grande Campsite. Hike from the camp to the sightseeing point of Grey Glacier. Sit down to enjoy lunch during the trek. There will be some free time back at the Paine Grande Campsite before the ferry back to Pudeto. Arrive back to the hotel for dinner.
Day 5: El Calafate: From Chile to Argentina
Catch the last views of Torres del Paine's iconic peaks as you travel east into Argentina and to the town of El Calafate, near the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Keep your eyes peeled for roaming guanacos and herds of sheep along the way in the grassy flatlands that the southern cowboys call home.
Spend most of the day on a private transfer from Torres del Paine to El Calafate, with a hearty boxed lunch en route. Along the way, cross the border between Chile and Argentina. Arrive at the hotel in the early evening and enjoy free time to check out the town and find a spot for dinner.
Day 6: El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier
Hold your breath as you watch a massive chunk of ice calve from the face of Perito Moreno Glacier and crash into the lake below. As you get closer you will see why this is one of the most scenic landscapes in the world. Become immersed in the landscape and feel humbled by the grandiosity of nature.
Travel to Los Glaciares National Park and set out to explore the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier with your guide and CEO. Sit down for a boxed lunch with an epic view. Travel back to the hotel in El Calafate where there will be free time to unwind and find a restaurant for dinner.
Day 7: Los Glaciares National Park: Remote Wilderness
Journey to your OMG Stay in the sheer wild beauty of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Sail across Lago Argentino into the misty atmosphere of this park in the southern corner of the planet, and spend the next few days in the elegant comfort of this unique lodge. The property is located in a glacier valley protected from the elements, but fully exposed to panoramic views of nearby mountains and lakes. Use this opportunity in the untamed Patagonia landscape to connect with the inherent power of nature.
In the morning, transfer to Punta Bandera by private vehicle and navigate by boat across Lago Argentino to the OMG Stay set back along the shores of the Cristina Channel. Sit down for lunch at the ranch before an afternoon expedition to the nearby Upsala Glacier. Dinner will be served upon return to the ranch property in the early evening.
Day 8: Los Glaciares National Park: Your OMG Day
The land surrounding Estancia Cristina is seeped in a raw beauty that never ceases to amaze the adventurous traveller. With a choice between two curated experiences, you will be immersed in the true essence of Patagonia. Ride a horse through the mountains and lagoons of the Rio Caterina Valley with a stop at Lago Pearson to admire the views. Or hike Cerro Carnero to a spot above Lago Argentino offering a completely unobstructed vista of the valley and Canal Cristina.
Choose between horseback riding through the Rio Caterina Valley with the Andes Mountains looming above or hiking Cerro Carnero with stunning views of Lago Argentino below. Lunch and dinner will be included back at the ranch, and the afternoon will be free to spend at leisure.
Day 9: El Calafate: The Wilds of Patagonia
As you wake up in the cozy atmosphere of the lodge, you will naturally gaze out of one of the wide windows for views of the pristine landscape. Savour the last moments you have in this remote and striking part of the world before you return to civilization, where a typical Patagonian feast awaits.
Take advantage of free time in the morning to partake in a few optional activities offered from the ranch, like horseback riding near Pearson Lake or a hike to Los Perros waterfall. Enjoy lunch back at the ranch before travelling back to Punta Bandera via boat. Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel in El Calafate and sit down for a delicious Patagonian meal as a group dinner.
Day 10: El Calafate
Today your adventure comes to an end, but the memories made during your time in Patagonia are sure to live on.
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Vacation Details
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